col Sam Smith Park & Humber Bay East & West April 24

[cocosally]

We went on our 1st bird walk today lead by Bob, organised by CCFEW.  It certainly is a good experience and we learnt a lot!

col Sam Smith:
Long tailed ducks
tree swallow
blue-winged teal
red necked grebe
Gadwell
Cardinal
Hairy Woodpecker
Hermit Thrush? (not sure if it is the name of it)
BCNH on a tree
(the lists is a lot more but I don't know some of the name of the bird)

then we went to Humber Bay East/West Park with another 2 experienced birders
barn Swallow-both female and male, posted for us!
Bufflehead
cowbird
killdeer
and highlight of the day is:
Harlequin Duck-1 male 2 female, according to one of the birder, it is unusual to see them in April because they are winter visitors and the male is definitely an eye-catcher!
 

[angieinto]

Sounds like a great day out and the weather was fantastic for it!
We already had plans or would of attended too, but we're looking forward to going on 29th.

[ravynne40]

Fabulous day it was indeed. We also spotted loons on the lake, the generous folk were kind enough to let everyone take a look through their scopes
on my way back to the car I had also spotted a white-throated sparrow.

Irene